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Ask Altagracia bathroom ceiling collapse lease break

Ask Altagracia: My bathroom ceiling collapsed and I'm worried about asbestos. Can I break the lease?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |May 28, 2025 - 9:30AM

For 13 years I asked the landlord to fix the ceiling. Then it rained inside my kitchen (video)

… kind of experimental art piece that brought the outdoors inside But this was my apartment not a gallery the sight of … in I paid my rent on time Editors Note Brick Undergrounds Inside Stories features firstperson accounts of dramatic … I remain committed to fighting for repairs Have an Inside Story to share Drop us an email We respect all requests for …

By Anonymous |November 14, 2023 - 1:00PM

Troubleshooting

After my bathroom ceiling collapsed, I got my landlord to cover a hotel stay. Here's what I did

By Celia Young |July 17, 2023 - 9:30AM

Products + Services

Want to try wallpaper in your NYC apartment or brownstone? Here's what you need to know

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 3, 2022 - 9:30AM

Small Projects + DIY

Need help with soundproofing your NYC apartment? Here’s Brick’s best advice

By Emily Myers |January 6, 2022 - 9:30AM

Renovation

How to pick the right lighting for your NYC apartment if you're selling or renovating

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2021 - 9:30AM

Design + Architecture

Want to raise a dropped ceiling and remove recessed lighting in your NYC apartment? Here's what you need to know

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 15, 2021 - 9:30AM

Renovation

My NYC apartment has a concrete ceiling. How do I install overhead lighting?

… the resale boost You can give your apartment new highend custom lighting that other apartments in the same building … a real estate agent with the Level Group Its a capital improvement that isnt just aesthetic but also highly … says … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline … Improve … Renovation … architects … ceilings … condos … …

By Amy Plitt |August 18, 2020 - 1:30PM